An Essay on the Play of The Tempest: With Remarks on the Superstitions of the Middle Ages; Some Original Observations on the Character of Caliban; with Various Reflections on the Writings and Genius of Shakspere. Read Before the Shakspere Club, 6th September, 1839J. Fellowes, 1840 - 58 pages |
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